G O - 4 X T R H y d r a u l i c R e f u s e H a u l e r
O p e r a t o r ’ s M a n u a l
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4.4 Starting the Engine
Before you start your vehicle, do the following:
1.
Make sure the gear selector is in park
(“P”) and the parking brake is set
2.
Do a quick exterior check.
a)
Check the overall condition of vehicle.
•
Look around and under the vehicle for leaks.
•
Check that tires are inflated correctly and are not damaged in any way.
•
Check that there is no damage that may affect the operation of the vehicle.
b)
Make sure there are no obstructions, such as pedestrians, ice, or any dangerous
conditions, and that you have a clear safe path for entering traffic.
3.
Adjust the seat for easy access to switches and controls.
4.
Adjust side mirrors and rear-view mirror for a clear view behind and to the sides of the vehicle.
5.
Fasten seat belt. See section 3.11.2 - Seat Belt for more details.
Starting Procedure:
.
1.
Depress
brake pedal.
2.
Verify that the gear selector is the park (“P”) position.
NOTE
: Vehicle will not start if
the transmission is not in park (
“P”) or neutral (“N”).
3.
Put key in ignition.
4.
Turn key to start vehicle.
5.
Release parking brake.
6.
Use gear selector to engage desired gear.
7.
Slowly release brake pedal, gently press accelerator pedal.
NOTE:
The GO-
4 engine’s high idle comes on automatically upon cold start. As the engine
reaches normal operating temperature, the high idle will shut off. It is recommended to wait
until the engine is off high idle (ie. engine idle speed has settled to normal) before changing
gears, depressing the accelerator pedal, or driving.
NOTE:
When starting the fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing down on the accelerator
pedal. Use the accelerator pedal only when you have problems getting your vehicle started.
See section 4.4 - Starting the Engine for details about when to use the accelerator pedal
while starting the vehicle.
WARNING:
Do not park, idle or operate your vehicle in tall, dry grass or other dry ground
areas. The high heat generated by engine and emissions components (e.g. catalytic
converter) could start a ground fire.
